YumaBev has Parkinson's Disease and a sense of humor! Funny stories and helpful tips about her life with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease. Come laugh with her as she fights Parkinson's Disease with humor.

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Parkinson's Disease Olympics

I've been watching the Olympics and cheering for my home team, but because of this blog, I feel like I have Parkie cousins in 119 different countries, so I have been excited for everyone who wins, no matter where they live.

The Paralympic Games are scheduled to take place right after the Olympics, so I got to thinking about a Parkinson's Olympics and what kind of events we could have. These are my humorous suggestions.Synchronized Trembling - two or more people trying to shake simultaneouslyVault - best form for jumping out of bed when your leg cramps in the middle of the nightDiving - keeping stiff as a board while falling off platformUnbalanced Bars - see who walks straightest after visiting several barsSimon says Freeze - we have no problems "sticking" our landingsRhythmic Dyskinesia - artistically timed to musicSleep Wrestling - best performance of acting out dreamsSoda Shot - whose can of shaken soda sprays the farthest when openedFloor exercises - who can get up off the floor fastestTaekwan-slow - artistic movements in extremely slow motionBad-mitten - trying to put shaped objects in matching holes (3 hour time limit)Sculpture - best impersonation of a statueFlailing - most erratic arm movements when walkingLurch - most uneven gaitParkie Waddle - best impersonation of a PenguinThis could be our medal:

So perfect are you .... so unlike any other

Snowflake - one of a kind

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All about YumaBev

My name is Bev Ribaudo and I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at age 47, but my symptoms started in my mid-30's. Humor comes naturally to me and a little disease like Parkinson's can't take it away. I have been married since 1985 to the most Wonderful Husband in the whole world. I like Photography and Karaoke.

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Yuma AZ Parkinson's Disease Support Group

The Parkinson's Disease Support Group meets the first Monday of each month (except June, July, Aug and Sept) at 9 am at Daybreakers Cafe 10800 N Frontage Rd, Yuma AZ 85367 (I-8, exit #12 Fortuna Blvd, go north, on left, behind the truck stop). Everyone welcome, including care-partners and families of people with Parkinson's. For more info, contact Beverly at 928-246-2876 or via email at YumaBev@gmail.com